Tag: Parkinsons

Complex objects could be reliably lifted during production. But how can people with rheumatism or carpal tunnel syndrome be helped to carry out everyday activities such as brushing their teeth? Cue a new online platform which aims to provide personalised adapters for handheld and electric toothbrushes. First, users provide information about their condition and the type of toothbrush they...

Brain tumours may be detected thanks to a urine test. Meanwhile, an American research team is turning its attentions to Parkinson’s, having discovered a biomarker that could help accelerate pre-symptom diagnosis. Parkinson’s is caused when the body produces low levels of dopamine, and high levels of abnormal proteins. The latter, known as alpha-synuclein, are notoriously difficult to detect, even...

Autism could be detected before birth. Now, a San Francisco female inventor has created an app which recognises the early stages of Parkinson’s. A person’s face is filmed while they carry out various online tests; the film is then analysed using facial recognition software. The AI is trained to perceive initial signs of the disease, usually caused by low...